80R12833 JRJ-F
 
  By: Miller, O'Day H.B. No. 3275
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the distribution of federal funds for highway projects.
       BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
       SECTION 1.  Section 222.034, Transportation Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows:
       (c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commission shall
give funding priority to highway projects that enhance federally
designated emergency evacuation routes.
       SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2007.